California Minimum Wage 2025 Hourly

California Minimum Wage 2025 Hourly. On january 1, 2025, the california state minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, bringing it to $16.50 per hour. As of january 1, 2025, employees in california must earn an annual salary of no less than $68,640 to meet this threshold requirement.

Fast food restaurant employers, effective april 1, 2024, and healthcare facility employers, effective october 16, 2024 (see below), have a higher minimum wage. Beginning january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in california will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.